§ 17.09.050. Development standards for pens, stables, and other animal keeping uses.

Accessory structures and other improvements related to the keeping of animals must conform to the following development standards.

A.

Horse Stables. Horse stables are permitted only on lots containing a residential unit that has a minimum area of 20,000 square feet. The stable shall be located at least 50 feet from any street and not less than 50 feet from any lot line.

B.

Riding Ring and Dressage Ring. Other equestrian improvements are restricted to those lots that have a total land area of more than one acre. Such uses shall be located at least 150 feet from any street and not less than 50 feet from any lot line unless a standards modification is approved.

C.

Pens and Enclosures for Other Animals. Pens and enclosures for other large animals identified under Section 17.09.030.A are permitted only on lots containing a residential unit that has a minimum area of 20,000 square feet. The pen or enclosure shall be located at least 50 feet from any street and not less than 50 feet from any lot line unless a standards modification is approved.

D.

Pig Pens. Pig(s) shall be confined in a pen or other enclosure. If the pig(s) are kept year-round and all or a portion of the pen or enclosure is uncovered, the uncovered portion of the enclosure shall have an impervious floor. Pens and enclosures for pigs are permitted only on lots containing a residential unit that has a minimum area of 20,000 square feet. The pig pen shall be located at least 50 feet from any street and not less than 50 feet from any lot line unless a standards modification is approved.

Table 17.09-2 Development Standards for Stables, Pens, and Enclosures for Large Animals
Type	Setback from Street	Setback from Adjacent Property	Minimum Lot Size
Equestrian Stables	50 feet	50 feet	20,000 square feet
Equestrian Rings	50 feet	150 feet	One acre
Sheep and Goat Pens	50 feet	50 feet	20,000 square feet
Pig Pens	50 feet	50 feet	20,000 square feet
Cattle	50 feet	50 feet	15,000 square feet

 

E.

Enclosures for Small Animals. Any pen, coop, or enclosure for the keeping of domestic animals identified under Section 17.09.030.B shall be located at least 100 feet from any street and not less than 50 feet from any lot line.

F.

Modifications. Requests for modifications from the setback requirements of this Section shall be submitted to the Planning Director for consideration.